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  1. Degree of urbanization 2025, by continent

    • statista.com
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    Updated May 28, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Degree of urbanization 2025, by continent [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/270860/urbanization-by-continent/
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    May 28, 2025
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    Time period covered
    2025
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    In 2025, the degree of urbanization worldwide was at 58 percent. North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean were the regions with the highest level of urbanization, with over four-fifths of the population residing in urban areas. The degree of urbanization defines the share of the population living in areas defined as "cities". On the other hand, less than half of Africa's population lives in urban settlements. Globally, China accounts for over one-quarter of the built-up areas of more than 500,000 inhabitants. The definition of a city differs across various world regions - some countries count settlements with 100 houses or more as urban, while others only include the capital of a country or provincial capitals in their count. Largest agglomerations worldwideThough North America is the most urbanized continent, no U.S. city was among the top ten urban agglomerations worldwide in 2023. Tokyo-Yokohama in Japan was the largest urban area in the world that year, with 37.7 million inhabitants. New York ranked 13th, with 21.4 million inhabitants. Eight of the 10 most populous cities are located in Asia. ConnectivityIt may be hard to imagine how the reality will look in 2050, with 70 percent of the global population living in cities, but some statistics illustrate the ways urban living differs from suburban and rural living. American urbanites may lead more “connected” (i.e., internet-connected) lives than their rural and/or suburban counterparts. As of 2021, around 89 percent of people living in urban areas owned a smartphone. Internet usage was also higher in cities than in rural areas. On the other hand, rural areas always have, and always will, attract those who want to escape the rush of the city.

  2. Urbanization rate of the population worldwide, by regional development...

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    Updated Jan 23, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Urbanization rate of the population worldwide, by regional development 1950-2050 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/671366/change-in-urbanization-of-countries-worldwide-by-regional-development/
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    Jan 23, 2025
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    Time period covered
    2018
    Area covered
    World
    Description

    This statistic shows the percentage of the total population living in urban areas worldwide from 1950 to 2050, by regional development level. By 2050, more developed regions of the world will have 86.6 percent of their populations living in urban areas.

  3. Urbanization in the United States 1790 to 2050

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    Updated Jul 4, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Urbanization in the United States 1790 to 2050 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/269967/urbanization-in-the-united-states/
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    Jul 4, 2024
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    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2020, about 82.66 percent of the total population in the United States lived in cities and urban areas. As the United States was one of the earliest nations to industrialize, it has had a comparatively high rate of urbanization over the past two centuries. The urban population became larger than the rural population during the 1910s, and by the middle of the century it is expected that almost 90 percent of the population will live in an urban setting. Regional development of urbanization in the U.S. The United States began to urbanize on a larger scale in the 1830s, as technological advancements reduced the labor demand in agriculture, and as European migration began to rise. One major difference between early urbanization in the U.S. and other industrializing economies, such as the UK or Germany, was population distribution. Throughout the 1800s, the Northeastern U.S. became the most industrious and urban region of the country, as this was the main point of arrival for migrants. Disparities in industrialization and urbanization was a key contributor to the Union's victory in the Civil War, not only due to population sizes, but also through production capabilities and transport infrastructure. The Northeast's population reached an urban majority in the 1870s, whereas this did not occur in the South until the 1950s. As more people moved westward in the late 1800s, not only did their population growth increase, but the share of the urban population also rose, with an urban majority established in both the West and Midwest regions in the 1910s. The West would eventually become the most urbanized region in the 1960s, and over 90 percent of the West's population is urbanized today. Urbanization today New York City is the most populous city in the United States, with a population of 8.3 million, while California has the largest urban population of any state. California also has the highest urbanization rate, although the District of Columbia is considered 100 percent urban. Only four U.S. states still have a rural majority, these are Maine, Mississippi, Montana, and West Virginia.

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    World - Urban Population Growth (annual %)

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    Updated Jul 21, 2013
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2013). World - Urban Population Growth (annual %) [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/world/urban-population-growth-annual-percent-wb-data.html
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 21, 2013
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    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1976 - Dec 31, 2025
    Area covered
    World, World
    Description

    Urban population growth (annual %) in World was reported at 1.6745 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Urban population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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    World - Urban Population

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    Updated Jun 4, 2017
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2017). World - Urban Population [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/world/urban-population-wb-data.html
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 4, 2017
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    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1976 - Dec 31, 2025
    Area covered
    World, World
    Description

    Urban population in World was reported at 4614425176 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Urban population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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    World Urban Population

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    Updated May 31, 2025
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    MACROTRENDS (2025). World Urban Population [Dataset]. https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/wld/world/urban-population
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    Dataset updated
    May 31, 2025
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    MACROTRENDS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Area covered
    world, World
    Description
    World urban population for 2023 was 4,614,425,176, a 1.67% increase from 2022.
    <ul style='margin-top:20px;'>
    
    <li>World urban population for 2022 was <strong>4,538,431,007</strong>, a <strong>1.65% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
    <li>World urban population for 2021 was <strong>4,464,635,019</strong>, a <strong>1.57% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
    <li>World urban population for 2020 was <strong>4,395,641,624</strong>, a <strong>1.82% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
    </ul>Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.
    
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    World - Urban Population (% Of Total)

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated Jul 21, 2013
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2013). World - Urban Population (% Of Total) [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/world/urban-population-percent-of-total-wb-data.html
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 21, 2013
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    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1976 - Dec 31, 2025
    Area covered
    World, World
    Description

    Urban population (% of total population) in World was reported at 57.25 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. World - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

  8. Burkina Faso BF: Urban Population

    • ceicdata.com
    • dr.ceicdata.com
    Updated Feb 23, 2018
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    CEICdata.com (2018). Burkina Faso BF: Urban Population [Dataset]. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/burkina-faso/population-and-urbanization-statistics/bf-urban-population
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    Dataset updated
    Feb 23, 2018
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    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 1, 2012 - Dec 1, 2023
    Area covered
    Burkina Faso
    Variables measured
    Population
    Description

    Burkina Faso BF: Urban Population data was reported at 7,487,982.000 Person in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,175,206.000 Person for 2022. Burkina Faso BF: Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 1,350,850.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,487,982.000 Person in 2023 and a record low of 224,595.000 Person in 1960. Burkina Faso BF: Urban Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Burkina Faso – Table BF.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.;World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.;Sum;

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    India - Urban Population (% Of Total)

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    Updated Jul 22, 2013
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2013). India - Urban Population (% Of Total) [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/india/urban-population-percent-of-total-wb-data.html
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 22, 2013
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    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1976 - Dec 31, 2025
    Area covered
    India
    Description

    Urban population (% of total population) in India was reported at 36.36 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

  10. Urbanization in Germany 2023

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    • statista.com
    Updated Jan 13, 2025
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    Aaron O'Neill (2025). Urbanization in Germany 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.ai-chatbox.pro/?_=%2Ftopics%2F1903%2Fgermany%2F%23XgboDwS6a1rKoGJjSPEePEUG%2FVFd%2Bik%3D
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    Jan 13, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Authors
    Aaron O'Neill
    Area covered
    Germany
    Description

    This statistic shows the degree of urbanization in Germany from 2013 to 2023. Urbanization means the share of urban population in the total population of a country. In 2023, 77.77 percent of Germany's total population lived in urban areas and cities. Urbanization in Germany Currently, about three quarter of the German population live in urban areas and cities, which is more than in most nations around the world. Urbanization, as it can be seen in this graph, refers to the number of people living in an urban area and has nothing to do with the actual geographical size or footprint of an area or country. A country which is significantly bigger than Germany could have a similar degree of urbanization, just because not all areas in the country are inhabitable, for example. One example for this is Russia, where urbanization has reached comparable figures to Germany, even though its geographical size is significantly bigger. However, Germany’s level of urbanization does not make the list of the top 30 most urbanized nations in the world, where urbanization rates are higher than 83 percent. Also, while 25 percent of the population in Germany still lives in rural areas, rural livelihoods are not dependent on agriculture, as only 0.75 percent of GDP came from the agricultural sector in 2014. So while Germany's urbanization rate is growing, a significant percentage of the population is still living in rural areas. Furthermore, Germany has a number of shrinking cities which are located to the east and in older industrial regions around the country. Considering that population growth in Germany is on the decline, because of low fertility rates, and that a number of cities are shrinking, the urban population is likely shifting to bigger cities which have more economic opportunities than smaller ones.

  11. United States US: Urban Population Growth

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    Updated Mar 15, 2025
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    CEICdata.com (2025). United States US: Urban Population Growth [Dataset]. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/united-states/population-and-urbanization-statistics/us-urban-population-growth
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    Dataset updated
    Mar 15, 2025
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    CEIC Data
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 1, 2005 - Dec 1, 2016
    Area covered
    United States
    Variables measured
    Population
    Description

    United States US: Urban Population Growth data was reported at 0.952 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.968 % for 2016. United States US: Urban Population Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 1.152 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.449 % in 1960 and a record low of 0.927 % in 1974. United States US: Urban Population Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.; Weighted average;

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    United States - Urban Population (% Of Total)

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    Updated Jul 28, 2013
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2013). United States - Urban Population (% Of Total) [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/urban-population-percent-of-total-wb-data.html
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    xml, excel, csv, jsonAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jul 28, 2013
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    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1976 - Dec 31, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Urban population (% of total population) in United States was reported at 83.3 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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    China Urban Population

    • macrotrends.net
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    Updated May 31, 2025
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    MACROTRENDS (2025). China Urban Population [Dataset]. https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/chn/china/urban-population
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    Dataset updated
    May 31, 2025
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    MACROTRENDS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Area covered
    China
    Description
    China urban population for 2023 was 910,895,447, a 1.48% increase from 2022.
    <ul style='margin-top:20px;'>
    
    <li>China urban population for 2022 was <strong>897,578,430</strong>, a <strong>1.66% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
    <li>China urban population for 2021 was <strong>882,894,483</strong>, a <strong>1.86% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
    <li>China urban population for 2020 was <strong>866,810,508</strong>, a <strong>2.1% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
    </ul>Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.
    
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    Demographic factors and the environmental Kuznets curve: global plastic...

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    • zenodo.org
    Updated Dec 6, 2022
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    YAN Huijie (2022). Demographic factors and the environmental Kuznets curve: global plastic pollution by 2050 could be 2 to 4 times worse than projected [Dataset]. https://data.niaid.nih.gov/resources?id=zenodo_7400540
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    Dec 6, 2022
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    CORDIER Mateo
    YAN Huijie
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    Description

    These data are made of two files. One file provides the observed data we collected and cleaned from the World Bank database. The second file provides the simulation results from the STIRPAT model we designed based on the observed data abovementioned. Our results can be summarised as follows:

    Since 2015, the detrimental effects of plastic pollution have attracted media, public, and governmental attention. Considering economic growth is inevitable and a key driver of plastic contamination, it is worthwhile to analyze the environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) relationship between economic development and plastic pollution. To this end, we contribute by being the first to (i) use the Stochastic Impacts by Regression on Population, Affluence, and technology model (STIRPAT model) to investigate this EKC relationship; (ii) provide a comprehensive analysis of how demographic factors affect plastic pollution; and (iii) use panel model techniques to examine the drivers of plastic pollution. Our empirical results support an inverted U-shaped relationship between plastic pollution and income. They show that at current trends, global plastic pollution (that is, annual discard of inadequately managed plastic waste) is expected to grow from 52 million tons per year in 2020 to 257 million tons per year in 2050.

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    U.S. Urban Population

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    Updated Jun 30, 2025
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    MACROTRENDS (2025). U.S. Urban Population [Dataset]. https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/usa/united-states/urban-population
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 30, 2025
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    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1960 - Dec 31, 2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Historical chart and dataset showing U.S. urban population by year from 1960 to 2023.

  16. Japan JP: Urban Population Growth

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    CEICdata.com, Japan JP: Urban Population Growth [Dataset]. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/japan/population-and-urbanization-statistics/jp-urban-population-growth
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 1, 2005 - Dec 1, 2016
    Area covered
    Japan
    Variables measured
    Population
    Description

    Japan JP: Urban Population Growth data was reported at 0.248 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.344 % for 2016. Japan JP: Urban Population Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 0.900 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.082 % in 1961 and a record low of 0.248 % in 2017. Japan JP: Urban Population Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2014 Revision.; Weighted average;

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    Percent urban population by country, around the world | TheGlobalEconomy.com...

    • theglobaleconomy.com
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    Updated Jan 17, 2015
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    Globalen LLC (2015). Percent urban population by country, around the world | TheGlobalEconomy.com [Dataset]. www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/Percent_urban_population/
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    Dataset updated
    Jan 17, 2015
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Globalen LLC
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Dec 31, 1960 - Dec 31, 2023
    Area covered
    World, World
    Description

    The average for 2023 based on 196 countries was 61.36 percent. The highest value was in Bermuda: 100 percent and the lowest value was in Papua New Guinea: 13.72 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

  18. Change in urbanization worldwide, by region 1950-2050

    • statista.com
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    Updated May 28, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Change in urbanization worldwide, by region 1950-2050 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/672054/change-in-urbanization-worldwide-by-region/
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    Dataset updated
    May 28, 2025
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Statistahttp://statista.com/
    Time period covered
    1950 - 2018
    Area covered
    Worldwide
    Description

    This statistic shows the number of people living in urban areas worldwide from 1950 to 2050. By 2050, roughly 1.49 billion people in Africa will be living in urban areas.

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    Pakistan - Urban Population Growth (annual %)

    • tradingeconomics.com
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    Updated May 27, 2017
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2017). Pakistan - Urban Population Growth (annual %) [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/pakistan/urban-population-growth-annual-percent-wb-data.html
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    Dataset updated
    May 27, 2017
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    TRADING ECONOMICS
    License

    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1976 - Dec 31, 2025
    Area covered
    Pakistan
    Description

    Urban population growth (annual %) in Pakistan was reported at 2.3644 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Pakistan - Urban population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

  20. Brazil Urbanization Rate: Southeast: São Paulo

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    CEICdata.com, Brazil Urbanization Rate: Southeast: São Paulo [Dataset]. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/brazil/urbanization-rate/urbanization-rate-southeast-so-paulo
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Sep 1, 2003 - Sep 1, 2015
    Area covered
    Brazil
    Variables measured
    Vital Statistics
    Description

    Brazil Urbanization Rate: Southeast: São Paulo data was reported at 96.600 % in 2015. This stayed constant from the previous number of 96.600 % for 2014. Brazil Urbanization Rate: Southeast: São Paulo data is updated yearly, averaging 94.500 % from Sep 2001 (Median) to 2015, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 96.800 % in 2011 and a record low of 94.200 % in 2005. Brazil Urbanization Rate: Southeast: São Paulo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAE006: Urbanization Rate.

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Statista (2025). Degree of urbanization 2025, by continent [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/270860/urbanization-by-continent/
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Degree of urbanization 2025, by continent

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May 28, 2025
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Time period covered
2025
Area covered
World
Description

In 2025, the degree of urbanization worldwide was at 58 percent. North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean were the regions with the highest level of urbanization, with over four-fifths of the population residing in urban areas. The degree of urbanization defines the share of the population living in areas defined as "cities". On the other hand, less than half of Africa's population lives in urban settlements. Globally, China accounts for over one-quarter of the built-up areas of more than 500,000 inhabitants. The definition of a city differs across various world regions - some countries count settlements with 100 houses or more as urban, while others only include the capital of a country or provincial capitals in their count. Largest agglomerations worldwideThough North America is the most urbanized continent, no U.S. city was among the top ten urban agglomerations worldwide in 2023. Tokyo-Yokohama in Japan was the largest urban area in the world that year, with 37.7 million inhabitants. New York ranked 13th, with 21.4 million inhabitants. Eight of the 10 most populous cities are located in Asia. ConnectivityIt may be hard to imagine how the reality will look in 2050, with 70 percent of the global population living in cities, but some statistics illustrate the ways urban living differs from suburban and rural living. American urbanites may lead more “connected” (i.e., internet-connected) lives than their rural and/or suburban counterparts. As of 2021, around 89 percent of people living in urban areas owned a smartphone. Internet usage was also higher in cities than in rural areas. On the other hand, rural areas always have, and always will, attract those who want to escape the rush of the city.

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